Accommodation
Accommodation bookings have now closed.
All new booking must now be made with the hotels directly.
The Conference Office has selected hotels and apartments in the Melbourne area at competitive rates to suit a range of budgets. These are easily accessible to the conference venue, and provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for delegates.
The conference rates quoted can only be guaranteed when delegates book through the conference registration facilities. Rooms can be booked via the conference registration form until 9th November 2011.
| Hotel | Room Type | Rate Room Only for the first night included a booking fee |
Rate Room Only for additional nights Rates per room per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous Hotel (Conference venue) 328 Flinders Street Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Deluxe Room | $176.00 | $169.00 |
| Commerce Room | $207.00 | $199.00 | |
| Citigate Melbourne 270 Flinders street, Melbourne VIC 3000 2 minutes by foot |
Double Citigate Room | $155.00 | $149.00 |
| Twin Citigate Room | $155.00 | $149.00 | |
| Oaks on market 6 minutes by foot |
Studio Apartment | $197.00 | $189.00 |
| One Bedroom Apartment | $238.00 | $229.00 | |
| Two Bedroom Apartment | $321.00 | $309.00 |
Please visit the hotel's own websites to view facilities.
The above rates are in Australian dollars and include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST will be charged by the hotel, as the Conference Organisers will forward the deposit on your behalf.
Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
Room only rates do not include breakfast
How to book accommodation
To book, complete the online registration form under the Registration tab of this website. The Conference Organisers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit to the hotel/apartment of your choice.
Deposits
Rooms are being held by the Conference Organisers on behalf of the delegates until 9th November 2011. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night‘s rate in order to secure the reservation. The first night booked includes a one off booking fee.
The Conference Organisers will accept accommodation deposits up until 9th November 2011 and will settle the deposits with the hotel. Deposits will be forwarded by the Conference Office to the hotel we have booked on your behalf.
Delegates must settle the balance of their account and any incidentals upon check out. The deposit for the first night is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled on or after 9th November 2011, or if you do not arrive on the date specified in your booking documentation.
Payment
The rates per room per night are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is charged by the hotel on checkout. The credit card details will also be used to pay for all room nights if you cancel within 15 days or do not show up for your booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation before 9th November 2011: The deposit for the first night is refunded, less a $25 cancellation fee, if the reservation is cancelled before 9th November 2011.
Cancellation on or after 9th November 2011: The deposit for the first night is not refunded if the reservation is cancelled on or after 9th November 2011 at all hotels.
Cancellation 15 – 0 days prior to arrival date: All rooms cancelled 15-1 days prior to arrival will incur 100% cancellation fee. That is, all rooms will be charged at the full accommodation rate for the duration of the booking.
No shows: No shows will be charged at the full accommodation rate for the duration of the booking.
Early/late arrival
Most hotels allow you to check in from 3pm. If you wish to check in earlier, additional charges may apply. If you will be arriving after 6pm, please notify the Conference Office. Failure to advise late arrival may result in your room being released.
Change of booking
Prior to 9th November 2011, changes to bookings must be forwarded in writing to the Conference Office. After this date all changes must be directed to the hotel.
